I became inerested in carving when my son was working on the Boy Scout woodcarving merit badge. I began taking lessons at Pullen Park Community Ctr. with Bruce Collins. I took lessons there off and on for a few years. One day I saw a bird carving done by one of Vic Kirkman,s students and decided I would have to learn to carve at a more advanced level. I began taking classes from Vic in January, 2002. As a result of his excellent teaching, I have been able to progress from Novice level through Internediate and into the Advanced level at all major competitons. I have won many awards and ribbons whie having a lot of fun with a great bunch of fellow carvers.